Manchester United 's Erik ten Hag Delivers Pre - Season Update
Manchester United F.C. manager Erik ten Hag expressed concerns about his team 's readiness for the upcoming Premier League season opener against Fulham F.C. Despite having newcomers Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui available , the Dutchman acknowledged the challenge of integrating players from different backgrounds in a short period of time . With limited time to prepare , Ten Hag emphasized the importance of building a cohesive team despite the lack of an extended pre - season.
United kick off their season against Fulham at Old Trafford but have had little time to integrate the new players , Ten Hag said.
" It 's true , it 's not the pre - season where in five to six weeks you work on a team , it 's very complicated , " the manager added during a press conference , highlighting the unique difficulties faced by the club . Despite the challenges , Ten Hag remains optimistic about the team 's potential and aims to make a strong start to the season.
Expectations and Challenges for Manchester United
The upcoming season poses both challenges and opportunities for Manchester United as they strive for success in the Premier League . While the team 's performance in previous seasons has been mixed , with a notable FA Cup win under Ten Hag 's leadership , there is a renewed sense of determination to achieve more . Ten Hag emphasized the importance of integrating new signings to enhance the team 's performance and compete for trophies.
With the two trophies [ in his first two seasons ] we won more than any other club , apart from City , in England , he said,
reflecting on the team 's achievements under his tenure . However , the manager acknowledges the need for consistency and improvement to compete at the highest level . As the new season unfolds , the team 's progress will be closely monitored to assess their development and potential for success in various competitions.
New Signings and Team Dynamics
The addition of players like Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui brings potential and depth to Manchester United 's squad . Despite challenges in integrating new signings into the team , Ten Hag remains confident in their abilities to contribute positively . The team 's composition , with a mix of experienced and young players , offers a promising outlook for the future , reflecting a balance of talent and potential for growth.
We have to be more consistent and we want to win every competition in which we are taking part , definitely also the Premier League,
Ten Hag stated , underscoring the team 's ambitious goals for the season . As the league campaign commences , the focus will be on building upon past successes and addressing areas for improvement to compete at the highest level . The team 's performance in the upcoming matches will provide insights into their readiness and potential for success in the Premier League.
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